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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1957
Page
12
A fragmented religious passage quotes Matthew 11 27 about the Father and Son and notes a birth heralded by an unseen star in heaven. The text appears to mix biblical language with garbled insertions suggesting a prophecy or sermon fragment.
The selection of Harold Macmillan as Britain’s prime minister marks a shift aimed at repairing the damaged Anglo American alliance and balancing Eden’s Suez policies. His wartime ties to Eisenhower and long public service position him as a steady leader, while Lord Butler’s lighter political profile contrasts with Macmillan’s experience and potential unity. The decision may foretell an early election as party factions test the new leadership in a turbulent hour.
On January 17 1955 the Nautilus sailed from the Thames River Connecticut to Long Island Sound and the Atlantic. It has logged over 50000 miles on a single atomic charge with most mileage underwater including a 1300 mile submerged run from Connecticut coast to Fort Africa. This milestone marks a historic achievement in U S naval propulsion.
A survey of New Year customs notes the 12 grapes belief for wishes. It cites Geographos as a tiny planet predicted to pass within four million miles of Earth in 1963.
Stewart Alsop argues Eden’s resignation marks a necessary step to repair a shattered partnership. He notes mutual distrust after Suez, Dulles’s unpopularity in Britain and France, and questions if the US British French alliance can endure with Dulles as Secretary of State. Possible successors Herter or Gruenther are discussed, with caution about placing a general in both White House and State.
Donna G age 7 from a farm background shows cruel tendencies to pets due to lack of empathy shaped by witnessing farm slaughter. Experts urge teaching the Golden Rule and using pets as empathy tutors to nurture kinder behavior, with parental guidance and Dr Crane pamphlets.
A letter asks if vitamins can tighten flabby muscles after childbirth. The doctor replies that at 25 age muscles should regain tone and no vitamin or mineral will restore it. good circulation and reasonable exercise are advised.
Reader letters discuss armpit lymph gland swelling arising from infections or other disorders besides cancer, advise medical evaluation and regular exercise guidance, and address questions on head lice treatment, hand sweating, and a claim about the smallest city with a subway in Norway.
Two persons were fined 20 dollars each for disorderly conduct in Municipal court. Robert Glenn Hill 56 of Arlington was fined 11 for failure to yield. Leonard C. McCarter 36 of McKinley forfeited 11 bond for driving without a license. Phillip Powell 24 of N 21st forfeited 11 bond for following too closely. Robert A. Harris 20 and Viola Harvell 23 were fined 20 each for disorderly conduct. One man fined 20 for public drunkenness. Four Texas youths held for investigation including 19 and 18 year olds from Wichita Falls a 11 year old from Holliday and another 11 year old from Archer City. Also held was 11 year old Lawton youth Don Dayton charged with excessive speed and unlicensed vehicle.
Hollywood report says Red Skelton delivered his funniest performance Tuesday night despite learning his 9 year old son Richard faces leukemia and may die this year. Cecil Barker comforted him backstage as Rooney praised Skelton for honoring fans and family in a tense, emotional show.
Knights of Columbus candidates received three degrees in exemplification ceremonies Sunday at Blessed Sacrament church. The rites marked the 50th anniversary of Lawton council 1287 and 75 years since the order’s founding. New members include Frank Janiszewski Edward King Edward Carlson David Hamer Peter Pedone Thomas Dorney Edward Mennona William Dowling Sam Jernigan Austin T. Flagg Paul Munier Richard Kithcart Phil Stanton William Ward Henry C. Evans Jr Albert Lebarbara Paul Palmer and Jess Wald.
County Attorney Warren Crane filed two traffic counts this morning in which motorists were accused of operating vehicles with improper mufflers. The defendants named are Edgar D. Washenberger, 17, of 2110 Ingsbury, and Bobby Lee Jackson, Cement.
A puzzle style list pairs professions and terms with clues like Doctors prescribe it Opera singer bespeaks it and Gardener uses it. Entries range from Eye shaped to permits with many cross referenced definitions including native of Finland and Sholem.
A benefit square dance will be held Feb 2 at St Marys school auditorium with all proceeds going to the 1957 March of Dimes. Local square dance clubs are expected to participate and Orin Bailey and band from Altus will provide the music.
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